If there is one thing that Mommy Khris and I would not trade for anything else in this world, it's being able to bond with our two sons.
If there is one thing that Mommy Khris and I would not trade for anything else in
this world, it's being able to bond with our two babies every day.
7 Great Bonding Opportunities With Your Baby If You Are A Working Parent
However, being working parents, Mommy Khris and I would sometimes feel guilty that
we have to leave our two small sons every morning to go to the office. I guess
most working parents feel the same way. Ah, the travails of putting a balance
between raising a family and making sure that they are well-provided.
The only thing that we look forward to at the end of each day is to go home
and be greeted by our babies' excited smiles. After a long day, seeing our two
sons' beaming faces is a reward that is beyond anything else in this world.
Anyway, even if we are not around for most of the day, we do our best to make
it up with our babies when we are at home. Aside from ensuring his closeness
to us, it’s also a great way for us to relax and forget about our daily
battles at the office.
Here are seven simple ways on how we ensure that we get to bond with our
babies after work:
1. You have to prioritize your time with your baby
As with any undertaking, the only way to achieve success is to put your heart
and mind to it. Making it a priority above anything else. The same holds true
if you want to effectively bond with your child.
When we get home, we devote our time solely to our babies. Even if they are
already sleeping, we still have the opportunity to feed them at night or
change their diapers.
Oftentimes, when one of our babies realizes that we are already at home, he
would not immediately sleep. As such, we would have around 15 to 20 more
minutes to play with them. At the end of the day, those few minutes are
precious moments that we take advantage of.
2. Set aside playtime with your baby
Mommy Khris and I always believe that playtime is also an expression of love and
care. Playtime, we believe, builds confidence in children and also develops in
them the feeling that they can trust their parents.
Furthermore, playtime is beneficial not only for our baby but for us as well.
Since it involves a lot of physical activities, it’s a good way to relax,
de-stress, and disconnect from the online world. There’s nothing better than
being able to unwind without having to depend on electronic gadgets.
3. Read a book together
It’s never too early to introduce your child to books. Even with the
popularity of online videos and e-books, there’s nothing quite soothing than
flipping through the pages of a book or magazine. You might argue that your
baby might still be too young to understand the words that you are reading.
However, we believe that what is important is the opportunity for you and your
child to be together. For children, your voice is a soothing sound that puts
them in a more restful state.
Choose a nice book with big and colorful illustrations since children may not
necessarily understand the words that you are reading. Open a book and see how
they gladly react to bright colors.
4. Be hands-on in feeding your baby
Mealtime is also another great bonding opportunity for you and your baby.
Children, small babies most especially, are irritable and sensitive. Feeding
them not only satisfies their hunger but it’s also a way of telling them you
are there to take good care of them.
5. Change their clothes and diapers
When you change your baby’s clothes and diapers, take advantage of the
opportunity to give them a light massage. Warm your hands and put them over
your baby’s belly or back.
There’s nothing more blissful than seeing their faces light up when you touch
them. Also, massage is highly recommended by pediatricians for soothing babies
as well as strengthening their limbs.
6. Put them to sleep
After a long day, there’s nothing quite beautiful than holding your precious
little baby in your arms, gently rocking him, and seeing him slowly drift into
slumber.
Lulling your baby to sleep gives them warmth, reduces anxiety, and pacifies
them when they are crying.
7. Encourage a little conversation with them
At a certain age, your baby will begin to respond to your words. Take this
opportunity to start talking to them. Tell them stories and ask them how they
are; you will be surprised by their various adorable reactions and babbling.
Likewise, always tell your baby that you love him. It’s also never too early
to teach them words. Why don’t you start with “Mommy” or Daddy”? Babies learn
fast when you
constantly speak
to them.
In fact, experts recommend talking to babies while they are still in the womb
as a way of forming an
early bond
with them. This is also a great way for your baby to familiarize himself with
his father’s voice.
Epilogue
These are just seven of the many ways that working parents can bond with their
baby or toddler. We were able to compile this list based on experience as well
as advice from our friends and family.
Being new parents, Mommy Khris and I would like to know more suggestions on how
working parents can bond with their kids. We hope you can share your tips in
the comments section below.
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